Editorial: Mammogram advice switch is dangerous Nov 18, 2009
Both the cancer society and the American College of Radiology are sticking by their existing guidelines. The panel says its guidelines are aimed at reversing costly and wasteful overtreatment biopsies resulting from false alarms, or treatment of tumors so small they will never be noticed in a womans lifetime. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Guidelines Delay Start of Mammograms to Age 50, Then Every Other Year Nov 18, 2009
The American College of Radiology called the guidelines "a step backward," and added that they "represent a significant harm to women's health." ... The American Cancer Society and the American College of Radiology have indicated strong disagreement with the new guidelines ... Dr. Carol Lee, chief of the breast imaging commission for the American College of Radiology, said that "the universal reaction among breast imagers I have spoken to across the country since we learned of these revised... (MEDLINEplus)
World's First Delivery of Intra-Arterial Avastin Directly Into Brain Tumor Nov 18, 2009
"We are combining the latest in drug treatment with a revolutionary delivery technique, which could potentially be more effective than currently available treatments," says co-author and co-PI, Dr. Howard Riina, co-director of interventional neuroradiology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and associate professor of neurological surgery, neurology and radiology at Weill Cornell Medical College ... 15, 2004) Johns Hopkins researchers led by Jean Geschwind, M.D.,... (Science Daily)
Surgical Errors Remain a Challenge in and out of the Operating Room Nov 18, 2009
"When examining adverse events only, ophthalmology and invasive radiology were the specialties associated with the most reports (45 [21.2 percent] each), whereas orthopedics was second to ophthalmology for the number of reported adverse events occurring in the operating room," the authors write. "Pulmonary medicine cases (such as wrong-side thoracentesis [removing fluid from chest]) and wrong-site cases (such as wrong spinal level) were associated with the most harm. The most common root cause... (Science Daily)
Medical Tests Hit Heart Patients with High Doses of Radiation Nov 18, 2009
SOURCES: Prashant Kaul, M.D., fellow, cardiovascular medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.; Thomas Gerber, M.D., professor, medicine and radiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla. Nov. 16, 2009, presentation, American Heart Association annual meeting, Orlando, Fla. (MEDLINEplus)
Heart patients may get much radiation Nov 18, 2009
D., a professor of medicine and radiology at the Mayo Clinic's College of Medicine, in Jacksonville, Florida, says "it's difficult to assess the health risk of ionizing radiation.". It's unclear if there's a risk associated with a radiation dose less than 100 millisieverts, which is an amount of radiation about seven times greater than the average dose seen in the study, says Gerber. (CNN)
Wait Until 50 For Mammograms, Group Says Nov 18, 2009
"Screening isn't perfect. But it's the best thing we have. And it works," said Dr. Carol Lee, a spokeswoman for the American College of Radiology. She suggested that cutting health care costs may have played a role in the decision, but Petitti said the task force does not consider cost or insurance in its review. (KSBW 8, CA)
Dr. Mary Kay Peterson: New mammography guidelines incomprehensible, deadly Nov 18, 2009
In the past year at Radiology Regional Center, for all women in whom a malignancy was identified by needle-guided biopsy, 21 percent were between the ages of 40 and 49 ... From my perspective as the Director of Womens Imaging at Radiology Regional Center, and friend of several women battling breast cancer, I find these recommendations incomprehensible ... Dr. Mary Kay Peterson is Director of Womens Imaging at the Radiology Regional Center in Fort Myers. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Parkland Health Center Foundation contributes to Radiology Department Nov 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 1:13 PM CST Shown above, left to right, with the new Sentinelle Vanguard S-Series breast coil, recently presented to the Parkland Health Center Radiology Dept. by the hospital's new foundation: Rick Berry, Registered MRI Technologist; Katie Rhodes, Foundation Chairperson; Dr. Kenneth Smith, Radiologist, Smith Radiology; Jill Mackay, Foundation Board member; and Tom Karl, president, Parkland Health Center ... The Foundation purchased a Sentinelle Vanguard S-Series... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Firms brace as screening guidelines shift Nov 18, 2009
The company, along with others, was quick to point out that the new recommendations differ from those of other organizations, such as the American Cancer Society and the American College of Radiology, which continue to recommend that women over 40 get annual mammograms. We have expected this [task force] announcement for some time, and have been analyzing the effect it might have on our business, said Hologic spokesman James Culley. (Boston Globe)
Analyzing structural brain changes in Alzheimer's disease Nov 17, 2009
"Loss of volume in the hippocampus is a consistent finding when using MRI, and is a reliable predictor of cognitive decline," said Anders M. Dale, PhD, professor of neurosciences and radiology at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, who led the study ... "The technique is extremely powerful, because it allows a researcher to examine exactly how much brain-volume loss has occurred in each region of the brain, including cortical regions, where we know the bad proteins of Alzheimer's disease build... (EurekAlert!)
USPSTF mammography recommendations will result in countless unnecessary breast cancer deaths each year Nov 17, 2009
"These unfounded USPSTF recommendations ignore the valid scientific data and place a great many women at risk of dying unnecessarily from a disease that we have made significant headway against over the past 20 years. Mammography is not a perfect test, but it has unquestionably been shown to save lives including in women aged 40-49. These new recommendations seem to reflect a conscious decision to ration care. If Medicare and private insurers adopt these incredibly flawed USPSTF recommendations... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Federal panel: Mammograms used too early and too often Nov 17, 2009
But the American Cancer Society, the American College of Radiology and other experts condemned the change, saying the benefits of routine mammography have been clearly demonstrated and play a key role in reducing the number of mastectomies and the death toll from one of the most common cancers. "Tens of thousands of lives are being saved by mammography screening, and these idiots want to do away with it," said Daniel Kopans, a radiology professor at Harvard Medical School. (AZCentral -- News)
Stopping Mammograms Nov 17, 2009
But the recommendations announced today, which contradict the , have already pitted doctors, women, insurers and radiology groups in a fierce debate about who should get a mammogram and when. "These new recommendations are long overdue. Most countries do not support mammography screening under 50 and do it every other year after 50 in their government-sponsored screening programs," said Dr. Susan Love, founder of the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation. (ABC News)
Who's new, what's new Nov 15, 2009
Wes Harden, imaging director at Florida Hospital DeLand, 701 W. Plymouth Ave., is now a certified radiology administrator. To sit for the examination, candidates are required to meet experience, education, and other credential earning requirements. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Sutter zaps pact with radiologists Nov 14, 2009
This decision, considered a significant blow to RAS, will heighten competition in the region as the strong radiology group continues to build expertise and Sutter tries to bring more specialty skills in-house to improve care and cut costs. This article is for Paid Subscribers ONLY.. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Best Places to Work revealed Nov 14, 2009
Riverside Radiology Associates Inc.. Gilbane Building Co.. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Benefiting from H1N1 fallout Nov 14, 2009
The shortage of surgical masks has worsened dramatically in the past two months, said Ewer, who oversees Broadlane s surgical and radiology supply chain lines. We re seeing huge demand increases for those masks, Ewer said. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Business Digest: Kraft gets contract for Cape Coral VA clinic Nov 13, 2009
The new clinic, planned for just more than 224,000 gross square feet (three times the size of the current VA Clinic in Fort Myers), will be a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary specialty care and outpatient clinic offering services such as primary care, mental health care, and diagnostic radiology. The VA expects to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Lee County Clinic in January. (The News-Press -- Business)
SNM applauds expanded medicare coverage for cervical cancer Nov 13, 2009
" Working with other medical societies, SNM encouraged CMS to end the prospective data collection requirements for FDG PET for the initial staging of some patients with cervical cancer. Previously, patients needing PET for initial staging of cervical cancer had to have this performed under the CMS coverage with evidence development policy, if the patient had not first had CT or MRI performed or if other imaging was done but showed evidence of metastatic disease outside of the pelvis. Based on... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Stereotactic Radiotherapy Offers Noninvasive, Effective Treatment For Lung Cancer Patients Nov 13, 2009
The most recent findings, presented today in Chicago at the 51st annual meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, show that the primary lung cancer did not recur 98 percent of the time. Despite their extreme frailty, more than half of these patients -- 56 percent -- were alive three years after diagnosis, while less than 20 percent ultimately died of metastatic lung cancer. (Science Daily)
VA clinic finally approved Nov 12, 2009
In the ads, the VA seeks a 1,300-square-foot office that is accessible by public transportation and within easy walking distance of other healthcare services, including radiology and laboratory. Access to an emergency room is desirable. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
More of this story... Nov 12, 2009
TCMS patients only pay a 5 co-pay and have access to acute care, transportation, dental, optometry, podiatry, outpatient services, radiology, prescriptions, etc. according to the California Healthcare Foundation. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
NightHawk Radiology Holdings, Inc. to Speak at the Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Health Care Conference December 2, 2009 Nov 11, 2009
Source: NightHawk Radiology Services ... Nov. 10, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NightHawk Radiology Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: - ), the leading provider of radiology solutions to radiology groups and hospitals throughout the United States, today announced that it will present at the Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Health Care Conference at The New York Palace in New York, NY on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. eastern ... NightHawk Radiology (Nasdaq: - ) is leading the transformation of the practice... (Primezone Releases)
Medical school starts child abuse program in pediatrics dept. Nov 11, 2009
Subspecialties will also be included on a rotating basis and include pediatric radiology and pediatric and adolescent gynecology. Additionally, fellows will learn from physiologists and psychologists who specialize in helping victims of sexual and physical abuse, and psychologists who perform perpetrator therapy. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Schneck addition to open (2) Nov 11, 2009
Improvements to the radiology and diagnostic imaging departments include the latest digital imaging technology and a commitment to greater patient comfort and privacy. A new womens imaging center offers a central location for mammograms, ultrasounds, and stereo-tactic breast biopsies. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
NPP & 6bn contract scam Nov 10, 2009
The state of the art edifice comprises of 13 specialised units, including eight operating theatres, a radiology department, 3 X-ray units, an automatic processing unit, an image trans-intensifier and ultra-sound scan, among others. The Vice President said the commissioning of the hospital was a manifestation of the NDC governments policy to promote and extend free access to good quality and affordable basic primary healthcare delivery services to all Ghanaians. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Unlocking Mysteries Of The Brain With PET Nov 10, 2009
Co-authors of "Neuroinflammation in Schizophrenia-Related Psychosis: A PET Study" include: Janine Doorduin, Erik F.J. de Vries, Antoon T.M. Willemsen, Rudi A. Dierckx, Hans C. Klein, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands; Jan Cees de Groot, Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands; and Hans C. Klein, University Center of... (Science Daily)
'Optical Biopsy' For Breast Cancer Increasingly Accurate, Research Finds Nov 9, 2009
In a 2008 paper in Academic Radiology, his most recently published clinical paper, he obtained 35 images from 33 patients and compared his findings with the results of the women's traditional biopsies. His main conclusion: His technique correctly identified biopsy confirmed malignancies nearly 75 percent of the time, with the most accurate results from older patients, whose softer breasts make abnormalities more prominent. (Science Daily)
Immoral Medicine Nov 9, 2009
At a recent medical meeting, he related the moral problem of practicing radiology in Canada. Because the system is chronically short of functioning CT scanners, at his regional hospital there was a three month waiting list for a CT. Dr. Kurisko would review the requests for testing, and would then triage which patients went to the front and which to the back of the queue. (Human Events Online)
New venture capital firm aims to boost biotech Nov 9, 2009
UnionBridge has established a board of practicing physicians in 10 areas of expertise, ranging from anesthesiology to radiology, to vote yea or nay on proposals based on real market demand. They want something that s marketable they don t want something that s impressive to two other labs in the nation, said Alexandros Powers, a neurosurgeon on the board and partner of Washington Brain and Spine Institute. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Govt probes 3.3m fraud at Sunyani Hospital Nov 8, 2009
The hospital built in 2000 comprises 13 specialised units including eight operating theatres, radiology department, three X-ray units, automatic processing unit, image trans-intensifier and ultra-sound scan. Source:Ghanaian Times. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Dr. arraigned on fraud charges Nov 7, 2009
He did this through his company, RSI, Inc., which provided radiologist coverage to hospitals in the southeast that lacked full-time radiology coverage, state court documents. This case shows a clear violation of the public's trust, said Carl D. Bocchicchio of the HHS/Office of Inspector General. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Mahama commissions Sunyani Regional Hospital Nov 7, 2009
The hospital is composed of 13 specialized units including eight operating theatres, radiology department, three X-ray units, automatic processing units, image trans-intensifier and ultra-sound scan. In an address, the Vice President said the government was investigating a part payment of 1,750,000 pounds sterling made by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning in 2003 to the IHG for the construction of 221 housing units within 10 months at a total revised cost of 3,303,883 pound sterling. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Site picked for VA clinic in Bogalusa Nov 7, 2009
It will also offer access to mental health services, radiology services and specialty care. Lanier expects to be able to serve 35 patients at a time in the clinic, according to Bogalusa Public Works Director James Hall who said he s hoping to improve the parking in the area to help the vets get in and out. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Waiting, Wondering About Radiology Results Irks Patients Nov 6, 2009
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Many patients don't like how long it takes to receive the results of radiology tests and aren't happy with the lack of information when they do get the results, a U.S. study has found. Radiology imaging tests include MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography and X-ray ... "Most of the patients in our study were decidedly dissatisfied with how they find out about their radiology test results. Specifically, they were unhappy with the delay before getting results and... (MEDLINEplus)
PCMH board approves landscaping option Nov 6, 2009
approved the reappointments of Dr. George Rodenko, Permian Basin Radiology; Dr. Errol Anderson, ProCare Radiology/Medical Center Hospital; and Dr. Jorge Ramirez, Nighthawk Radiology. approved the chief financial officer's report, the transfer of funds and the budget amendments and line item transfers, as presented by CFO Leticia Fox. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Chemo-radiation before prostate removal may prevent cancer recurrence Nov 5, 2009
Their findings were presented this week at the 51st annual meeting of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology in Chicago. "In men with aggressive prostate cancer, standard therapies such as radiation or surgery often fail to eliminate the cancer completely at the site of treatment. When these cancers recur, they are often fatal," said Mark Garzotto, M.D., principal investigator and Associate Professor of Urology and Radiation Medicine in the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute; and... (EurekAlert!)
'We're pretty much broke' (4) Nov 5, 2009
Bart Strauss wrote on Nov 3, 2009 1:22 PM:" SAM... Thank you raising the issue about how you feel that Mr. Currier terminated employees based on personal reasons. I cannot say if I know that this is true or not. I didn't work for MMC during that time, so I don't know anything of it. If it is true, I feel sorry for those individuals. I can say that openly because I feel that's how I was treated. I feel that I was terminated for personal reasons. What most people don't know is that Mr. Contreras... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
U.S. Hip Fracture Rate Could Drop 25 Percent With Aggressive Osteoporosis Prevention Nov 5, 2009
The multidisciplinary team includes orthopedic surgeons and providers from endocrinology, family practice, internal medicine, rheumatology, gynecology, physical therapy, disease/care management, radiology, and nursing education. In this study, researchers found that annual bone density screening rates increased by 263 percent from 2002 to 2007. (Science Daily)
Kiowa Clinic has `no deficiencies survey Nov 4, 2009
Others present were Turnbull, Interim Manor Administrator Cindy Wheeler, Office Manager Robin Lewis, Hospital Director of Nurses (DON) Karla Johnston; Manor DON Nicole Tronsgard; Assistant Manor DON Jan Smith; Radiology Department Head Dooli Rugg; and community guests. Armbruster conducted the business meeting in the absence of Odell. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Hospital board roof repairs Nov 4, 2009
Lastly, the board approved ProCareNighthawk Radiology Interpretation Agreement. "Basically this radiology group provides remote radiological interpretation after hours here," Webster said. (Odessa American, TX)
Precuneus region of human and monkey brain is divided into 4 distinct regions Nov 3, 2009
Other collaborators include scientists from the Department of Psychology at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital in Charlestown, Massachusetts, the Department of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, California, the Department of Radiology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey, the Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric... (EurekAlert!)
DOCTOR IS IN: Keep kids safe during radiation procedures Nov 3, 2009
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta radiologist andVice Chair of Quality and Safety, Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine ... Pediatric radiology facilities use low radiation dosages that are tailored for the size of each child to minimize the radiation the child receives ... One or two days prior to a radiology procedure, parents should tell their child that he is going to the hospital to have some pictures taken of his body. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Mending Meniscals In Children, Improving Diagnosis And Recovery Nov 3, 2009
2, 2009) The meniscus is a rubber-like, crescent moon-shaped cartilage cushion that sits between the leg and thigh bone. Each knee has two menisci: one on the inside of the knee joint and one on the outside. (Science Daily)
New Method Targets Cancerous Tumors Without Harming Healthy Cells Nov 3, 2009
"The proposed URI/RIH medical physics program now under consideration by URI is the first in New England specifically designed to closely integrate academic and clinical preparation," said Rhode Island Hospital's Sternick, noting that a residency requirement is required before someone is eligible to take the American Board of Radiology national certification examinations. "Because our post-graduate two-year medical physics residency training program will run parallel with the URI medical physics... (Science Daily)
• An angel with fixed wings Nov 1, 2009
Results in hand, the doctor took Gardner and her daughter to radiology and showed them the tumor inside Sickafoose's arm. The Kodiak doctors had spoke to a pediatric oncologist in Seattle, and it was determined the two should get to Seattle as soon as possible. (Juneau Empire)
Unpaid bills at Nashville-area hospitals keep climbing Oct 31, 2009
Vanderbilt has the only Level 1 trauma center in the city, which means 24-hour access to in-house specialists such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, radiology and internal medicine. That means major trauma cases which require expensive services like helicopter flights go to Vanderbilt. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
MORE JOBS FROM CAREERBUILDER.COM Oct 31, 2009
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Mercyhurst College unveils human anatomy and forensics lab in North East Oct 31, 2009
Digital radiology equipment eliminates the need for traditional, chemically processed X-rays. Using the new system, Symes X-rayed a body within 10 minutes earlier this week. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Stroke Centers May Offer Best Shot at Recovery Oct 31, 2009
"Effective delivery of tPA for stroke requires an emergency response and a coordinated team approach involving paramedics, hospital stroke teams, emergency room and radiology personnel, and inpatient medical and intensive care staff," Gladstone said. "Time is brain. The faster the treatment is given, the greater the chance of a good outcome. Every minute counts during an acute stroke.". (MEDLINEplus)
FAA begins probe into fatal plane crash on I-75 Oct 31, 2009
Friends of McNamara, owner of Image North, a radiology specialty clinic in Gaylord, said the radiologist was an accomplished pilot and flew for both business and pleasure. In addition to the Aeronca, FAA registry information indicated two other aircraft were registered under Screamin Aviation LLC which listed McNamara as owner. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Biofield Therapies: Helpful Or Full Of Hype? Review Looks At Reiki, Therapeutic Touch And Healing Touch Oct 30, 2009
21, 2006) The two-slice-touch rule increased the accuracy of diagnosing meniscal tears, according to a study conducted by the Department of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin Medical School and Hospital. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Making the connection: Two women, one devastating diagnosis and a need to reach out to other women in their situation Oct 30, 2009
You Can Do This brings the reader to the physician s office, the O.R., the infusion room, the radiology department. It talks about reconstructive surgery, prosthetics, how to choose a wig, comfortable and attractive clothing, bras; how to pencil in an eyebrow, tie a scarf; how to ask for help; when and how to manage all that help that people want to offer; how to retain a healthy image despite the effects of chemotherapy; how to talk to young children; and how to take care of yourself. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
How God Changes Your Brain Oct 30, 2009
Newberg is also an associate professor in the department of radiology, with secondary appointments in the departments of psychiatry and religious studies. Mark Waldman is an associate fellow at the Center for Spirituality and the Mind at the University of Pennsylvania. (Suite101.com)
Medical office battles cancer on many fronts Oct 30, 2009
Janet Carpenter and Judy Farina head the radiology department at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center s office on Bedford Road ... Each year for about 10 years nobody can remember how long exactly the radiology department has raffled off a basket much like this one. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Drug-radiation Combo Eradicates Lung Cancer In Mice Oct 30, 2009
17, 2005) According to a University of Pittsburgh study presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, Oct. 16 to 20, gene therapy could be used as an. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Hospital sets guidelines to limit flu exposure Oct 30, 2009
Patients and visitors may only enter through the hospital s main Degenstein Pavilion entrance, Rooke Pavilion or the radiology entrance. The emergency department entrance will remain open for those needing emergency care. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
St. Joseph adds TAMHSC residency program Oct 29, 2009
Fourth-year residents in radiology rotations are being accepted, and the downtown hospital plans to add a third-year residency rotation soon, the hospital said. Dr. David Huston, professor of microbial and molecular pathogenesis at the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine has been working with St. Joseph to get the program started. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Radiation from Medical Scans Soaring Oct 29, 2009
"Back in about 1980, 15 percent of radiation that the U.S. population got was from medicine and the rest was predominantly from natural background radiation," noted Dr. Fred Mettler Jr., U.S. Representative to the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation and a professor of radiology at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque ... Mettler is lead author of a paper appearing in the November issue of Radiology that summarizes the conclusions of two previous reports... (MEDLINEplus)
A Man with Sore Throat, Fever, and Rash Oct 29, 2009
From the Department of Dermatology (C.R.T.), the Division of Infectious Diseases (R.T.G.), and the Departments of Radiology (J.H.) and Pathology (L.M.D.), Massachusetts General Hospital; and the Departments of Dermatology (C.R.T.), Medicine (R.T.G.), Radiology (J.H.), and Pathology (L.M.D.), Harvard Medical School. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
Medipattern Reports Results for Fiscal 2009 Oct 29, 2009
-- April 30, 2009 - Enterprise Wide B-CAD-FOR-LIFE managed service contract with Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, Long Island, New York's largest private medical imaging practice ... -- June 23, 2009 - B-CAD-FOR-LIFE agreement with Long Island Radiology Associates; and ... -- August 4, 2009 - B-CAD-FOR-LIFE agreement with Manhattan Diagnostic Radiology. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Muscle weakness a common side effect of long stays in intensive care units Oct 28, 2009
"Patients who develop muscle weakness while they're critically ill do much worse," says Robert D. Stevens, M.D., associate professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine, neurology, neurosurgery and radiology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. "They have higher mortality, their stay in the ICU is prolonged, their stay in the hospital is prolonged. They incur serious costs. Some of these patients in the long run remain weak and are unable to resume physical activities as... (EurekAlert!)
Stanford study recommends change in treating pulmonary embolisms Oct 28, 2009
"I get very emotional when I think about what happened," said Kuo, assistant professor of radiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine ... The study will be published Oct. 30 in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology ... There were no conflicts of interest reported by the authors of this study, which was self-funded by Kuo and the Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiology Section at Stanford. (EurekAlert!)
A focus on the patient Oct 28, 2009
"That included patient correspondence, physician correspondence, lab tests, radiology tests, insurance requests," he said. "We found when we did the study there was a lot of redundancy ... we probably only needed to receive 20 percent of that because we already had access to information being passed to us. "I bring that review up just to point out what a primary care physician receives, how inundated he is with requests for information," he added. "That's 400 pages a week per doctor for a... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
